Kamil

I enjoyed the first half of the book, which focuses on how the human brain works, the neocortex, the thousand brains theory, and artificial intelligence. However, the second part delves into subjects that are, in my opinion, less related, such as interplanetary colonization and ways to preserve human knowledge. I would have probably liked this book more if not for the latter part.

Saying it's a true crime book sells it way too short. It is a non-fiction book that is rich in the research, sources, and facts, but keeps you engaged like a novel.

If you are reading this book primarily for hot dogs, you are going to be disappointed. This book feels like a long stand up, loosely tied around hot dogs, a mix of social commentary, personal reflection, and food criticism. To me, the highlight of the book is the brief history of competitive hot dog eating contests.

"It's hard for me to live with me" is a very honest autobiography that goes into Rex's painful experiences with racism, addiction, pain, injuries etc. It is not a basketball-focused book, and when it is, it's focused more on his college career more than the NBA one.